I have taken a break from my INKtense colored pencils this week and cracked open my watercolor palette. This spiral pattern was fun to paint and I am wondering whether […]
How to Decorate your Stairs for Christmas
I do like giving my home a festive spirit this time of year and as I shared with you last week I am taking a creative approach this year as […]
Festive Orbs for Christmas Decor
For reasons far too boring to go into, all of my Christmas decorations are currently in storage, somewhere in Ohio I believe! I could go out and buy a truck […]
Onion Abstract Art
Whoops, what with Thanksgiving last week I completely forgot to post an arty creation on Friday. Never mind better late than never. I used INKtense colored pencils to create this […]
A Windy Adventure Across the Susquehanna
We had quite windy weather here yesterday, maybe not the best day to decide to walk across the Veterans Memorial Bridge that spans the mighty Susquehanna river between Columbia and […]
Strata Color Pencil Abstract
Here is my third week of Arty Farty Friday…not quite ready to pat myself on the back yet but at least I haven’t fail to deliver. The inspiration for this […]
Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
It’s the thought that counts, right? Even the most trivial gifts can be given the luxury treatment by wrapping them beautifully wrapping, adding to the excitement of what’s inside…even if […]
InkTense Swirly Abstract Art
It’s Friday and time to share another arty creation. My box of InkTense pencils are continuing to get a good work out and this week. Presenting swirly whirly abstract art. […]
Submit Your Projects
I have been thinking about this for a while now and have decided to open up Creative in Chicago for others to share their beautiful projects. So if you have […]
Weird Colored Pencil Abstract
I am going to attempt to bring back Arty Farty Friday, I did so well with this a few years back and kept it going for 40 straight weeks! I […]